The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Art Museum was founded in late 1892 when seven leaders from Portland’s business and cultural institutions created the Portland Art Association. The goal of the Association was to create a first-class art museum that would be accessible to all citizens.

Now with a collection consisting of some 42,000 objects, the Portland Art Museum is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Under the leadership of Brian Ferriso, The Marilyn H. and Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Director since 2006, the Museum is looking forward to a future even brighter than its past

In addition to fresh produce and plants, artisan food producers offer prepared products, ranging from fruit jams to farmstead cheeses, breads and pastries, pickles, pasta, chocolate, and more. The markets also offer many amenities, including live music.

New restaurants open almost every week in Portland, Oregon and because of that the city's classics sometimes get lost in the mix...decades-old stalwarts that have stood the test of time for a reason...they're good.

The menus may not be cutting edge and sometimes the decor is outdated, but these restaurants have things like character, charm, quality food, memories of family long since gone for some and a sense of Portland history that can't be replicated.

Portland's a magnet for sleek hotel experiences, from upscale boutique hotels to major luxury hotel chains, the city has something to exceed even the most discriminating of traveler 's tastes. Peruse our list and find a excuse to reserve a room and stay. You'll be glad you did.

Locals should consider booking in advance for Engagements, Anniversarys, Birthdays, Parents Night Out, New Year's Eve, Valentines, 4th Of July and as a base station for Christmas shopping and wrapping.

Whether your a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, Portland Monthly Magazine always delivers more detailed information than you can find anywhere else on neighborhoods and schools in the Portland metro area!

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Less than a two-hour drive from Portland, Pacific City is located in south Tillamook County, and is even closer to Salem. If you prefer “as the crow flies”, there’s a small state owned (unattended) airport in the heart of Pacific City.

Unique gift shops and galleries feature Oregon artisans. Dining in Pacific City caters to a variety of tastes, and lodging options are plenty including public parks, inns, motels or bed-and-breakfasts. Whether you stay the day, the weekend or an extended vacation, Pacific City offers something for everyone.

Things to do:

Beach Combing and Cape Kiwanda Marine Gardens with tidal pools

Bicycling

Bird Watching

Camping

Canoe, Kayak & Motor Boating

Clamming

Crabbing

Dining

Dory Watching

Fishing

Kite Flying

Golf

Hang Gliding & Paragliding

Hiking and Backpacking

Horseback Riding

Marine and Mammal Animal Watching

Monolith Watching

Off Roading

Picnicking

Photography

Sand Dune Climbing

Shopping

Surfing

Whale Watching

*Vehicle beach access

Click Here for more details on things to do, places to stay and dine at one of Oregon's coolest beaches.

Although Oregon doesn’t have a state sandwich, per se, the best of the state does exist in one bite. PBJ’s Oregonian smears marionberry jam, Rogue Creamery blue cheese and Oregon hazelnut butter between two slices of buttery challah bread. And of course, since we’re in one of the most street-food-friendly cities in America, you get this oozy, heady creation from a food cart. Honorable mention goes to PBJ’s Good Morning sandwich, which marries peanut butter and jam with French toast and bacon, representing two other big-timePortlandia obsessions: pork and brunch.